Who should replace Valentin Rongier?
CM/CDMStade Rennais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitValentin Rongier's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Valentin Rongier, the best-fitting central midfielders are Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, James Garner. Declan Rice (Arsenal) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta at about €1.8m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Valentin Rongier
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Declan Ricesimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €114m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | João Nevessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 22 | €148m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Luka Modrićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 41 | €3.8m | 91 | 77 |
| 7 | Bruno Guimarãessimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 29 | €72m | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | Iñigo Ruiz de Galarretasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.8m | 90 | 76 |
| 9 | Mateo Kovačićsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 32 | €9.7m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Petar Sučićsimilar↗ | Inter | 23 | €44m | 90 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Valentin Rongier
≈ 100% Valentin Rongier · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Valentin Rongier · strong: Duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Valentin Rongier · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Valentin Rongier?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Declan Rice (Arsenal) does the closest job to Valentin Rongier, at 93/100 on profile. Elliot Anderson and James Garner follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Valentin Rongier?
Yes — Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.8m, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Valentin Rongier?
Doppel learns Valentin Rongier's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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